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Red Cross seeking platelet donors

Blood component plays vital role in cancer and organ transplants

The American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region this week announced the agency is facing a shortage of platelet donations.

Platelets are the component of blood that causes clotting and play a vital role in cancer and organ transplant treatments as well as many surgical procedures by helping to prevent massive blood loss, according to the Red Cross.

Presenting platelet donors can enter a drawing for a 42-inch plasma television from now until Dec. 27 or a drawing for a membership to 24-Hour Fitness from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3.

Donors will also receive a pair of tickets to Cinemark Theaters on Dec. 26, 27, 31 and Jan. 2 and 3.